About the job
- The Documentation Drafting Analyst's mission is to manage the subsequent risks undertaken by the business lines by checking the integrity and accuracy of the booking. The teams primary function is to support the Trading and Sales desks through the drafting of OTC physical confirmations on a variety of products (vanilla, exotics, complex structures) and asset classes (Foreign Exchange, Money Market, Credit and Interest Rates Derivatives, Equity Derivatives, precious metals and other commodities) by performing a critical control role in the timely reconciliation of bookings with the term sheet and the confirmation, also being responsible for notifying all post trade events with clients. The teams ensure that all transactions subject to manual physical confirmation are controlled, issues identified, reported and fixed by working closely with traders, sales people, legal and other relevant departments in the bank. The team is also involved in process improvements with a special focus on straight through processing (STP) and management of risk and controls, new product initiatives, development of new business in different regions of the world
Your Main Activities Are
- Draft legal confirmations based on ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) definitions for all products including Swaps, Forwards and Options, for example Option Strategies (Barrier, Knock-in Knock-out, Accumulator) and Hybrid Strategies
- Trade review of risk booking and term sheets to ensure that they are in line prior to sending the documentation to clients
- Monitor workflows to ensure the confirmations are prioritised accordingly and ensure the timely dispatch of confirmations
- Meet regulators timelines targets
- Issue post trade events notifications to clients such as barrier triggering (Knock-in / Knock-out), expiries, exercises and early terminations
- Be the direct point of internally escalation on documentation / template queries
- Work closely with the Matching teams in order to solve discrepancies on incoming confirmations
- Maintain effective working relationships with Front office Trading and Sales, Legal, Compliance, IT and other Operational areas in London, Paris, Montreal, Singapore and globally through daily interactions
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance and/or Accounting
- Proficient in MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English, verbal and written
- Teamwork and ability to collaborate
- Attention to detail and rigor
- Client focused
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
- Leading banking institution
Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe
The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
- Diversity and Inclusion commitment
BNP Paribas ´ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
- Remote Working Conditions
At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
- Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.
